Video Transcript
Welcome to Wout of the World, and in this episode, I’ll take you to one of the most incredible places in all of Australia.
We’re in Queensland, and I’m talking about Whitsundays. But before we get to the famous islands and a little town called Airlie Beach, there’s another beach town that I’d like to show you because Bowen is also a must visit, and in this video, we’ll be driving this awesome four-wheel drive camper van with two rooftop tents by WA Experts.
From Darwin in the Northern Territory, we drove it to Cairns. After the Great Barrier In the brief, we discovered Mission Beach, where we looked for the Cassowary birds, and then drove to Townsville, the gateway to the unique Magnetic Island.
We get ready to explore Whitsundays next, and in two and a half hours, we drive to Bowen. On our way to Whitsundays, we stop in a little town called Bowen, or I have to say we’re already there because they call this the top of Whitsundays.
With eight stunning beaches, this is a tropical paradise, both under and above water. It’s tiny because of the 10,000 residents, but it’s big in reputation.
Bowen is not on everybody’s itinerary, but in this video, I will show you why it should be. Here in Bowen, we got the best spot again. Our campsite is right next to Rose Bay, which is a ridiculously beautiful bay that I will show you from above with the drone.
First, we get settled on this cozy little campsite, which is like Bowen, peaceful and relaxed.
So this is what the campsite looks like from above.
The surroundings are quiet but breathtaking. And in the distance, we can already see where the Witsunday Islands begin.
We go out to explore the square peninsula that Bowen is on.
The North beaches connect to the Coral Sea and the Great Barrier Reef.
The most perfect beach that you can find in Bowen is at the Horseshoe Bay because of its beautiful shape like a horseshoe.
There are giant rocks on both sides, and to have a nice view, you can climb some of them. And the water is the most perfect in all of Bowen.
And now you see what I mean. How could you skip this coastline on your trip through Queensland?
And of course, this water is perfect for snorkeling too. There is plenty to see, and Bowen is especially a good chance to spot sea turtles.
Time for Beach number 2, and the road literally crosses that beach because we drive over here, we hop out of the car, and this is the next bay, Grays Bay. We can do some swimming, and I’m going to do some droning.
The Shire of Bowen is a stunning area, and in 2007, it merged with the Shire of Whitsundays.
Making It’s nicknamed officially the Top of Whitsundays.
You should go to this part too, to avoid mass tourism and enjoy both nature and history. We drive into the centre to see one of Queensland’s prettiest towns.
Apart from the beautiful beaches, Bowen is also famous for the delicious mangoes. All over town, you will see the mango signs. And believe it or not, this one over here is called the Little Mango, because when you drive into town, there’s another one they call the Big Mango. It’s actually the biggest mango statue in the world. There is a chance, by the way, that you recognise Bowen from the movie, because the movie Australia was set in Bowen with Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman.
And we can see why a drive around Bowen makes history come to life with old buildings and street art. But of course, more importantly, there is a… Water pipe, water pipe, water pipe.
I let Jens decide on the last beach, and right in the middle of the centre next to the beach is another free water park, just like many places in Australia. How awesome is that?
Of course, I also want to show you the big mango. It’s huge and there’s a little ant on it. That’s exactly how I feel when I stand next to it, like an ant. Look.
At last, we enjoy the pool of the campsite since not all beaches are good for swimming.
Over here, we don’t have to worry about… Never mind.
That’s it, unfortunately, for today’s episode. But stay tuned as we’ll discover the rest of the Whitsundays, and of course, the rest of the East Coast of Australia.
See you soon.
We’ll cruise the Whitsundays and see the best spots in all of Australia, all the way around.
Don’t forget to subscribe, and I’ll see you there. Ciao.
Wout of the World
Online travel show in Dutch and English with World traveler and actor Wout of the World. In dozens of episodes Wout takes you out for adventure all over the world, always in the most budget-friendly way. Enjoy over 120 countries from your couch, phone or the computer.